The re-release is cheaper than the original from what I can recall of the original’s price. The re-release is currently priced at 20,99 11,97 Euro on Amazon.de and is set for release on December 2, 2011. It appears to be the exact same Steelbook art as the first release with the only difference being that the front has a ratings logo sticker on the case instead of a piece of cardboard at the bottom of the front cover like the first release (note: this is likely the case, but there is always a small chance that the logo might be printed).

The original release suffered from an audio defect in the German audio track but this release will have that audio problem fixed. There was an exchange program previously for those who purchased the original Steelbook release; that replacement disc should be the one that gets packed into this release. Another thing of note is that the original included a digital copy of the movie, but currently the product description / images of the re-release makes no mention of the digital copy being included.

Personally I am very happy about this re-release as I missed out on the original before it went out-of-print. I know some argue against any re-releases but I think the original’s production was cut short due to the German audio track defect and not because it sold out to all the consumers so this gives everyone else a chance to finally own this nice Steelbook.

Update: The price has just dramatically lowered for this Steelbook on Amazon.de. It is now very possible that this release will suffer like many other of Amazon.de’s cheaper re-releases (no inside artwork, printed FSK rating logo). I have ordered a copy and will verify once I have it in hand. I will most likely post the new findings earlier as people in Germany will post their impressions once they receive theirs, at that time I will relay that information in this news topic.